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New York State Education Department, 2024
The instructions in this manual explain the responsibilities of school administrators for the New York State Testing Program (NYSTP) Grades 3-8 English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Grades 5 & 8 Science Tests. School administrators must be thoroughly familiar with the contents of the manual, and the policies and procedures must be followed…
Descriptors: Testing Programs, Language Arts, Mathematics Tests, Science Tests
Carnevale, Anthony P.; Smith, Nicole – Association of Community College Trustees, 2017
Researchers from the Georgetown University Center on Education and Workforce, Anthony Carnevale and Nicole Smith, examine the challenges working students face and the impacts of these challenges on completion and debt. Working and paying tuition and fees "as you go" is no longer an option for the majority of America's college students;…
Descriptors: College Students, Low Income Students, Student Employment, Barriers
Oregon State Dept. of Education, Salem. – 1983
This booklet provides information and direction to community college personnel who wish to offer adult high school diploma programs. The various elements needed for the operation and maintenance of an adult high school diploma program in Oregon are presented here, in two parts. Part I lists elements that are essential in any plan submitted to the…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Adult Students, Community Colleges
Henderson, Allan J. – 2003
This book answers more than 70 key questions that business managers and trainers ask about using e-learning in their company as a business tool. Chapters 1 and 3-11 are comprised of questions and answers related to these topics: what e-learning is all about; what e-learning costs; applying e-learning to the business; what today's e-learning…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Business, Case Studies, Cognitive Style
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McCoy, Kay R. – 1990
The Inferred Program Cost (IPC), a program evaluation indicator in use at Prince George's Community College (PGCC), represents the cost of one student completing the curriculum requirements for a degree or certificate program/option as specified in the current college catalog. The IFP for each program is the dollar amount representing the…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Associate Degrees, Community Colleges, Cost Effectiveness
Inman, Patricia; Trott, Charles E. – 1999
Research identified a literacy assessment program applicable to the adult population functioning at pre-General Education Development (GED) test levels. An attempt to align the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) with the Illinois State Board of Education Learning Standards failed. ACT Work Keys emerged as the recommended and most effective…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Criterion Referenced Tests, Educational Certificates
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Galler, Anne M. – Canadian Library Journal, 1987
This discussion of the possible endorsement of library technician programs by the Canadian Library Association examines various program evaluation options, including accreditation, certification, licentiate, and public review. The role of the library technician and guidelines for educational programs are also discussed. (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Accreditation (Institutions), Distance Education, Educational Certificates
National Languages and Literacy Inst. of Australia, Melbourne. Adult Education Resource and Information Service. – 1996
This document is intended for adult education providers in Victoria, Australia, who intend to deliver courses leading to one or more of the following certificates in general education for adults: Certificate I in General Education for Adults (Foundation); Certificate II in General Education for Adults; and Certificate II in General Education for…
Descriptors: Accountability, Adult Education, Adult Programs, Articulation (Education)
Iowa State Dept. of Education, Des Moines. Div. of Community Colleges and Workforce Preparation. – 1997
In view of federal legislation being proposed for the reauthorization of the Adult Education Act that promotes increased program accountability and benchmarking of learner outcomes, this publication has been prepared as part of an effort to document student achievement in Iowa. Based on studies that have taken place over the past 17 years, this…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Students, Basic Skills, Community Colleges
Lynne Rosengrant Franks – 1987
Information on the educational systems of Israel and the Occupied Territories (West Bank and the Gaza Strip) and guidelines on placing students from this region in U.S. high schools and colleges are presented. After describing the country and territories, attention is directed to preschool, primary, and intermediate education; secondary education;…
Descriptors: College Admission, College Programs, College Students, Educational Certificates
Alaska Univ., Fairbanks. – 1987
The first annual Statistical Abstract for the University of Alaska System provides factual information for use by the Board of Regents, college administrators, and public officials in the development of university plans and programs. Topics cover: enrollments, programs and awards, faculty and staff, facilities and space, fiscal analysis,…
Descriptors: College Buildings, College Faculty, College Programs, College Students
Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. Curriculum Standards Branch. – 1997
This manual is a support document that supplements other Career & Technology Studies (CTS) documents, including the "Career and Technology Studies Program of Studies" and the "Guide to Standards and Implementation" for each strand. Appendixes support each section and may be photocopied or adapted. Section A describes CTS…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Career Choice, Career Education, Career Planning